Craft Test Equipment refers to the instruments used by telephone repair
people to install and repair telephone circuits and equipment.

A Harris-Dracon TS-2x series (TS-22/DS ideal) handset/buttset is an absolute
must.

Description

Dracon Part Number

TS22DS Test Set with piercing pin cord

22802-001

TS22DS Test Set with C.O. 346A plug cord

22802-004

TS22DS Test Set with ground start cord

22802-007

TS22DS Test Set with C.O. 346A plug cord and 1500 ohm resistor cord

22802-008

TS22DS Test Set with angled bed-of-nails cord

22802-009

RJ-11 to RA-BON 6A Popper Clips Cord

P1980-009

Replacement Linecord

P3218-246

Also, recommended is a ISDN craft set (Tektronix CT100 CraftTek or Dracon biTS-1).
IDS also make a good system for testing digital lines (76B with T-1 module).

Description

Dracon Part Number

biTS-1 ISDN Test Set

25466-001

The other recommended item is a data butt set which should be used on high
speed data circuits (Harris PTS-3).

Description

Dracon Part Number

North American PTSIII with Traffic Identifier

23701-205

North American PTSIII with Traffic Identifier

23701-206

Sweden, Televerket, PTSIII

23701-200

European PTSIII with Traffic Identifier

23701-001

European PTSIII without Traffic Identifier

23701-202

Optional High Impedance Headset

P2370-001

Replacement Linecord

P23701-002

Craft Line Aid Equipment

Craft Line Aid Equipment refers to the tone generator and tone detection
equipment used to locate hidden wires and cables.

Progressive Electronics and Dracon are the two major manufacturers of
line-aids.

The Dracon Master Hunter works well as does the PEI 200EP (recommend 2
of each).

Description

Dracon Part Number

Tone Hunter

27000-001

Data Hunter

27000-002

Master Hunter

27000-003

For tone generator everyone prefers the PEI 77HP/6A w/ Right Angle
Popper clips (recommend at least 4-6 be available at all times). Don't
forget to have 10-12 extra 9 volt ALKALINE batteries with the tool kit.

The PEI Model 501 is highly recommended for tracing overhead and
underground cables. Buy two and a duct tape the 2nd sensor to a 30 ft
collapsible fiberglass painters pole.

Description

PEI Part Number

Tone Generator w/PVC Leads

Model 77M/6AC

Tone Generator w/Cloth Leads

Model 77M/6A

Inductive Amplifier Probe

Model 200EP

Tone Gen/Probe Case

Model 700C

Tone Gen/Probe/Case 3-piece Kit

Model 701K

Underground Cable Locator

Model 501

Another option is the system made by 3M (the Dynatel 2210 Cable
Locator). It's a bit bulky, but is useful when tracing deeply buried
cable or when the cable is inside metallic conduit... it can be a
real life saver.

Cable Analyzer

The Dracon Cable Analyzer Model 77 is "hands down" the best stand alone
unit to use when "bug-hunting" on telco facilities... a bit pricey...
but worth every penny. Fully automatic, cost effective, and can check
100 lines for anomalies in seconds.

J.S. Popper Leads - Fluke TL-26

This is a special test lead which allows the technician to make an
easier connection between a meter and telephone facilities, these leads
are invaluable when working on 66M punchdown blocks. Suggest at
least six sets be kept on hand.